1. (1) “Approved biological specimen” shall mean either a direct reference sample or a family reference sample.
2. (2) “Buccal swab” shall mean epithelial cells collected from the cheek in the oral cavity using a sterile cotton-tipped swab.
3. (3) “Direct reference sample” shall mean any known DNA standard or biological specimen, which is known to originate from the missing child or adult. Examples include a known medical blood sample, razor, or toothbrush.
4. (4) “Family reference sample” shall mean a DNA specimen that is obtained from a biologically related family member of a missing child or adult.
5. (5) “Family reference sample collection kit” shall mean an approved DNA collection kit that provides a means of collecting DNA reference samples from biologically related family members of a missing child or adult. These DNA collection kits are assembled by the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification, and include a buccal swab collection kit or the FBI National Missing Person DNA Database, which utilizes a FBI blood cell collection kit. Each kit contains DNA collection instructions, consent forms for the donor, missing person information forms, and any items provided to collect DNA samples.
6. (6) The terms missing child or missing adult shall have the same meanings as provided for in Section 937.0201, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 937.021(7) FS. Law Implemented 937.021, 937.022 FS. History–New 4-16-09.